Vernal Joseph Soileau Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vernal Joseph Soileau Sr. (Opelousas, Louisiana), who passed away on April 27, 2018 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Joy LaFleur Soileau of Opelousas; his parents, Cenia Soileau of Grand Prairie and Earnestine Soileau of Grand Prairie; his child Mary G. LaHaye; his brothers, Landry Soileau, Andrew Soileau and Mervis Soileau; and his stepsons, Butch Fontenot and Randy Fontenot.
He is survived by: his children, Sherman Soileau (Patti) of Henderson, Kermit Soileau (Pam) of Georgetown, GA, Vernal Joseph Soileau, Jr. of Lawtell, Francis Soileau (Vickie) of Breaux Bridge, Charlotte Green of Kilgore, TX and Genise Fontenot (Keith) of Opelousas; his stepchildren, Gary Fontenot (Kim) of Slidell, Theresa Hawkins (Paul) of Birmingham, AL and Darlene Stepp (David) of Opelousas; his siblings, Malcolm Soileau (Jane), Raeburke Soileau and Rose Smith; his grandchildren, Karie Savoy, Tricia Wright, Jeremy Soileau, Kyle Soileau, Kori Whitehurst, John Powell, Janise Sides, David Fontenot, Matthew Fontenot, Nicholas Soileau, Dawn Soileau, James Soileau, Johnathon Soileau and Angela Broussard; and his stepgrandchildren, Michael Fontenot, Molly Fontenot, Zack Fontenot, Benjamin Hawkins, Rachel Barahona, Jennifer Lege and Jared Stepp. He is also survived by 30 great-grandchildren, 7 step- great-grandchildren; 1 step-great-great-grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Campers on Mission or Baptist Children's Home of Monroe.
